Hempel, coatings supplier to the wind energy industry, announced the launch of Hempablade Edge 171, a new coating for leading edge protection (LEP) on wind turbine rotor blades.
The number of coatings options available to end users may appear boundless, but it pales in comparison to the factors that suppliers and manufacturers must consider when developing goods including performance, appearance, protection, cost-effectiveness, and environmental compliance.
In order to meet the Paris Agreement’s net-zero by 2050 target, wind and solar electricity generation needs to increase by between 72.97-74.7%, according to the 2021 State of Climate Action Report. In order to support this seismic growth, leading edge repair and protection systems play a critical role in extending the lifespan of wind turbine blades and, therefore, supporting a net-zero future for the planet.
On July 26, the Pelješac Bridge, the largest ever EU infrastructure investment in Croatia, officially opened. The bridge ranks among the most demanding bridges in the world — not only in terms of complexity of construction but also in complexity of design.
The tips in this article will help people differentiate between the different kinds of PCB coatings and make better decisions about which ones to use. Besides offering protection against certain threats, these coatings have varying cure times that affect overall production timelines.
MarketsandMarkets announced the release of a new report that predicts the market for corrosion-protection coatings will grow from approximately $10 billion in 2023 to approximately $12.3 billion by 2027.
Co-blending Intelli-ion anti-corrosives with phosphate-based systems offers a step-change alternative that enhances current coating systems without changes to the manufacturing process.
Carbonamine, a unique coating made with new patented technology combining the durability of polyurea/polyaspartic with an ingredient made from waste carbon dioxide, is now available to manufacturers seeking to create cost-effective, solvent-free, environmentally friendly coating products.
